Temporarily imported for testing, calibration, examination, repair or alteration; returned after being exported for testing, calibration, examination, repair or alteration
Molding boxes for metal foundry; mold bases; molding patterns; molds for metal (other than ingot molds), metal carbides, glass, mineral materials, rubber or plastics: > Molds for rubber or plastics: > Injection or compression types: > Other > Temporarily imported for testing, calibration, examination, repair or alteration; returned after being exported for testing, calibration, examination, repair or alteration
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Products classified under HTS 8480.71.80.20
Automotive Plastic Bumper Injection Mold
Precision injection mold designed for producing automotive plastic bumper components using high-pressure thermoplastic injection. Classified under HTS 8480.71.8020 when temporarily imported for testing mold cavity dimensions, calibration of cooling channels, examination of parting lines, or repair of wear surfaces, with mandatory return after export for similar servicing. Ensures compliance with temporary importation provisions for re-export without duty.
Bottle Cap Compression-Style Injection Mold
Hybrid compression-injection mold for HDPE bottle closures, featuring threaded cavity designs for tamper-evident seals. Under HTS 8480.71.8020 for temporary import to test torque specifications, calibrate compression forces, examine thread profiles, or repair sealing surfaces before re-export. Essential for beverage packaging validation.
Toy Action Figure Injection Mold
Complex 16-cavity injection mold for PVC action figure bodies with articulated joint undercuts. Classified HTS 8480.71.8020 when temporarily imported for cycle time testing, calibration of unscrew mechanisms, examination of color matching, or repair of flash lines, with re-export obligation. Key for toy safety prototyping.
Medical Syringe Plastic Injection Mold
High-tolerance injection mold for manufacturing disposable plastic medical syringes, featuring multi-cavity design for high-volume production. Falls under HTS 8480.71.8020 for temporary US entry to test injection parameters, calibrate ejection systems, examine surface finishes for biocompatibility, or repair precision tooling, followed by re-export. Critical for medical device manufacturers ensuring FDA-compliant mold validation.
Consumer Electronics Phone Case Injection Mold
Multi-cavity injection mold for polycarbonate smartphone protective cases, optimized for thin-wall molding and logo texturing. HTS 8480.71.8020 applies when temporarily imported for prototype testing, calibration of gate locations, examination of release agents, or repair of hot runner systems, with export required post-servicing. Supports rapid iteration in consumer electronics manufacturing.
Appliance Door Handle Plastic Injection Mold
Single-cavity injection mold for ABS plastic refrigerator door handles with integrated hinge features. HTS 8480.71.8020 covers temporary imports for flow simulation testing, calibration of slide mechanisms, examination of snap-fit tolerances, or repair of gate vestiges, requiring re-export post-validation. Supports appliance OEM quality control.